Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 86 and 44
The least common multiple (LCM) of 86 and 44 is 1892.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 86 and 44?
First, calculate the GCD of 86 and 44 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 86 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 44 ÷ 42 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 2 = 21 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 60 and 10 | 60 |
| 173 and 65 | 11245 |
| 171 and 154 | 26334 |
| 18 and 121 | 2178 |
| 185 and 61 | 11285 |